Welcome to Model Boat Shed

At Model Boat Shed, we are passionate about creating high-quality model boats, and fittings, that showcase our craftsmanship and attention to detail. Enjoy browsing our collection.

Services

Current Projects

Personalized model boats handcrafted to perfection. Producing, unique, high-quality additions to our collection.

Repairs and Restorations

We relish carrying out expert repairs and restorations of model boats, breathing new life into historical model craftsmanship.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of model boats do you specialize in?

We specialize in custom model boat construction, primarly of Norfolk Broads designs, in yachts, cruisers and dinghies. Though we are venturing further afield as we take on exciting designs. We have a number of lines plans covering craft to the present day that fulfill our needs. 

Do you take on private commissions?

Yes, dependant upon workloads, and availability of lines plans drawings, we would be happy to take on a commission of your dream craft in miniature form. That can be either as a working model, a static display, or a half hull model. The level of detail would be discussed, and of course entirely up to you. Your wish is our Command so to speak. We will be very happy to honour any request of the level of completion, and detail of your adored craft. By all means, drop us an email of your overal request, scale, and details required, and we can happily discuss the best way forward with approximate timescales etc without any commitment whatsoever.

How is my own real boat produced in scale form by you

We begin the process by assessing your dream model, where we would initially request a range of photos based on the type of model required, beit a working model, static display, or half hull variant. If you have any designers lines plans, then all the better to speed the process and be sure of accuracy. Failing the availability of lines plans, certainly not all is lost, where we would carry out further research on your behalf, at no extra cost, in an attempt to locate a set of plans. From that point, accuracy is the real key, in getting your own craft replicated in miniature to every singular detail that may have been added over time. This is where we would then look at sealing a contract, if the price quote and timeline are aggreeable to you. At such point constant liaison is paramount, and it will highly likely be that we would request a vast number of photos, covering all manner of details that we can scale down to perfection. Throughout the construction phases, we would be sending photos to you on a regular basis of your 'Lady' in Miniatures' progress, which we would look at presenting with your model within a nice keepsake album. 

“I was amazed by the craftsmanship and attention to detail in the model boat I purchased from Model Boat Shed. The quality exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend them to any model boat enthusiast.”

John Doe

Contact us

Have a question or inquiry? Feel free to reach out to us using the contact form below. We're here to assist you with any custom model boat requests, repairs, or kit purchases.

About us

Model Boat Shed is a Wigan-based company dedicated to crafting high-quality model boats that showcase our passion for craftsmanship. With years of experience in the industry, we take pride in delivering exceptional products and services to model boat enthusiasts.